You know that and maybe they know it as well. But the investor overlords want to see big number go up.
I think the idea that everyone can invest in companies and demand their undying loyalty is pretty stupid.
Someone hinted at the fact that ceos used to be bound to stakeholders (customers, employees, community) instead of shareholders. Some court decision is said to have broken this. I searched for it a couple of times but cant find it. Anyone have the source of this?